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April 2020

Applying for the EIDL or PPP? Download this guide to share with your lenders and service providers.

Posted on April 24, 2020April 24, 2020

Congress has just passed another bill providing $484 billion in relief aid, including $320 billion to replenish small businesses during COVID-19. We know that many lenders and small business development […]

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Letter to the members: our response to COVID-19

Posted on April 22, 2020June 2, 2020

Para español, haga clíc aquí Dear members, In a moment when our national grassroots organization was gaining momentum– strengthening our ability to support the worker co-op movement by growing the […]

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Non-SBA Resources for Hustlers — a Running List.

Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

If you, your nonprofit, or your business have been negatively impacted by the EIDL & PPP programs running dry or those programs have otherwise not worked for you, please see […]

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Senate passes $484 billion in aid, replenishing the EIDL and PPP. Here’s what you need to know.

Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

The Senate just passed the new bill, with $484 billion in aid, including funds to replenish small business loan programs. We expect the House to pass the bill on Thursday, […]

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Postponed: Disability and Accident Insurance Open Enrollment

Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020

Read our statement from our Executive Director and Member Benefits Coordinator on postponing Disability and Accident Insurance due to the COVID-19 Crisis: Dear Cooperators, After careful consideration for the needs […]

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Co-ops publish solidarity statements in response to the death of George Floyd

Posted on April 17, 2020June 5, 2020

A number of co-operatives and co-operative apex bodies have pledged to fight discrimination and injustice

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The EIDL and PPP are closed – here’s 5 important things to know

Posted on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

Para español, haga un clic aquí The Small Business Administration announced yesterday that the Economic Injury Disaster Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program are closed for now, due to a […]

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Keep the pressure on Congress to provide utility relief

Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

The USFWC is pleased to share news about the campaign for a nationwide moratorium on utilities that we have been pushing for since the COVID-19 began. 113 Members of Congress, […]

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Recording: International Solidarity Among Cooperatives in Response to COVID-19 / Solidaridad internacional de las cooperativas de trabajadores para la crisis mundial de COVID

Posted on April 15, 2020January 16, 2023

  Para español, continúe hacia abajo About the webinar In this bilingual (EN/ES), international panel, we will hear from cooperators from Latin America, Europe and here in the U.S. about […]

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Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Paycheck Protection Program update – April 14

Posted on April 14, 2020August 31, 2022

The USFWC is closely tracking the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided through the Small Business Administration (SBA) in response to COVID-19. Our staff is […]

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The USFWC is calling for a nationwide moratorium on utility shut-offs. Here’s how you can support.

Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Over the last few weeks, the USFWC has joined with organizations across the country for a nationwide moratorium on shut-offs. We’ve had exciting progress on this effort, led by Senator […]

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Recording: Learn about the USFWC’s Disability and Accident Insurance program

Posted on April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Slide deck available here The health and well-being of workers is central to the work of the USFWC. This year, we are proud to offer our *new* accident and disability […]

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SBA gives the green light for cooperatives in the Paycheck Protection Program

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

Today, the Small Business Administration has published guidelines and opened applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  This was established under the CARES Act, which provides $2 trillion in aid […]

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Alongside national partners, the USFWC calls for co-op support for the Paycheck Protection Program

Posted on April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

Last Friday, the CARES Act became law, and with it comes $2 trillion in support of Americans in response to COVID-19. However, cooperatives may not be fully eligible to participate […]

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30 de marzo, 2020 | Llamada de apoyo y solidaridad para la red de la USFWC durante COVID-19

Posted on April 1, 2020June 2, 2020

¡Ya es tiempo de ejercer el Principio Seis y Siete! Esta llamada es una oportunidad para cualquier persona en la red de la USFWC de unirse para compartir recursos y […]

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